Course summary
The foundation degree is a two year full-time course, leading to a qualification in therapeutic counselling. The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, this course is monitored by BACP and meets their training standards. You will need to complete 100 hours of counselling practice in a suitable placement in order to complete this course.
Modules
Counselling theory: looking critically at the ideas behind counselling Counselling practice and professional issues: core ethical, equal opportunity, professional and practice issues, diversity and inclusion Clinical practice: counselling placement Personal development: developing self-awareness and understanding responses to others
Assessment method
The foundation degree is intended for those wishing to qualify as counsellors. You will need to complete 100-150 hours of supervised practice in a suitable counselling placement in order to gain a BACP accredited counselling qualification. Counselling practice needs to be a majority of face-to-face in person counselling with adults (minimum 51%) or children and young people (maximum 70%). Students are required to have a minimum of 20 hours of personal therapy whilst on the course. The course includes a 60 credit work-based learning module which is met through the counselling placement (notionally 600 hours learning).
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B23K
- Institution code:
- C22
- Campus name:
- Ammanford Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
| International | £10000 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Coleg Sir Gar
Graig Campus
Sandy Road
Pwll
Llanelli
SA15 4DN